Help with RAID 0?

[Octavialicious]

Hey, I have two SSDs in my system and I want to put them in RAID 0. The thing is one of them has Windows on it, so it won't let me use it for RAID. How would I go about putting my SSDs in raid and then installing Windows on it? thanks

[CaptainEinstein]

Hey, I have two SSDs in my system and I want to put them in RAID 0. The thing is one of them has Windows on it, so it won't let me use it for RAID. How would I go about putting my SSDs in raid and then installing Windows on it? thanks

When setting up RAID, you pretty much have to reformat them.

Back up what you need, reformat, set them in RAID 0 and then reinstall Windows on that Raid array.

[Octavialicious]

When setting up RAID, you pretty much have to reformat them.

Back up what you need, reformat, set them in RAID 0 and then reinstall Windows on that Raid array.

yea but I'm confused on how to set it up as RAID 0 without having Windows installed (my bios raid options are horrendous)

[CaptainEinstein]

yea but I'm confused on how to set it up as RAID 0 without having Windows installed (my bios raid options are horrendous)

You pretty much NEED your bios to setup RAID0. What motherboard are you using? And what are the 2 drives?

[Octavialicious]

You pretty much NEED your bios to setup RAID0. What motherboard are you using? And what are the 2 drives?

X8DTi and 2 PNY SSDs

 

The board doesn't even let me choose what form of raid I want to set up

[CaptainEinstein]

X8DTi and 2 PNY SSDs

 

The board doesn't even let me choose what form of raid I want to set up

Also, what version of windows are you running?

[Octavialicious]

Also, what version of windows are you running?

Win 10

[CaptainEinstein]

Win 10

Based on http://www.webhostingtalk.com/showthread.php?t=999730 the best way to setup RAID 0 on that board is Software Raid.

 

To do this, 

1. Search "Storage Spaces" on your search bar (To do this easily on Win10 is to click Windows Button+S or just click on Cortana and search it)

2. Click "Create a new pool and storage space". Once prompted, allow Admin Access.

3. If your 2 PNY drives are connected you should see them on the "Select drives to create a storage pool" list. Tick both of them and untick any other existing drives that are ticked if you have any. Then, click "Create pool"

4. This should be setting up your RAID array. Name it, give it a drive letter. Select NTFS as filesystem. Choose "Simple (no resiliency)" as the Resiliency type for RAID 0. Simple is RAID 0, so don't choose anything else. Click "Create storage space". Then it'll reformat and reboot as a Dual drive RAID 0 array. Reinstall windows and you're done.

[Octavialicious]

Based on http://www.webhostingtalk.com/showthread.php?t=999730 the best way to setup RAID 0 on that board is Software Raid.

 

To do this, 

1. Search "Storage Spaces" on your search bar (To do this easily on Win10 is to click Windows Button+S or just click on Cortana and search it)

2. Click "Create a new pool and storage space". Once prompted, allow Admin Access.

3. If your 2 PNY drives are connected you should see them on the "Select drives to create a storage pool" list. Tick both of them and untick any other existing drives that are ticked if you have any. Then, click "Create pool"

4. This should be setting up your RAID array. Name it, give it a drive letter. Select NTFS as filesystem. Choose "Simple (no resiliency)" as the Resiliency type for RAID 0. Simple is RAID 0, so don't choose anything else. Click "Create storage space". Then it'll reformat and reboot as a Dual drive RAID 0 array. Reinstall windows and you're done.

It only shows the other SSD which is blank, it doesn't show the SSD which has Windows on it

[CaptainEinstein]

It only shows the other SSD which is blank, it doesn't show the SSD which has Windows on it

http://www.maximumpc.com/how-set-software-raid-0-windows-and-linux-2015/

"Before a drive can be used in a RAID array, it must be clear of filesystems and partitions. If you’re using old drives, make sure you get everything of value off of them first.  You can remove any partitions with Disk Management on Windows or “gparted” on Linux. If you’re using FakeRAID, the motherboard’s RAID utility should warn you before it wipes partition tables and the filesystems on them.

In your operating system, you’ll need to have elevated permissions to create a RAID array. For Windows, you’ll need to be an Administrator. In Linux, you’ll need either the root password or sudo access.

If you want to use FakeRAID, make sure your motherboard supports it. Be warned though: Installing an OS on top of a RAID 0 array can be really risky if your system data is critical."

[Octavialicious]

http://www.maximumpc.com/how-set-software-raid-0-windows-and-linux-2015/

"Before a drive can be used in a RAID array, it must be clear of filesystems and partitions. If you’re using old drives, make sure you get everything of value off of them first.  You can remove any partitions with Disk Management on Windows or “gparted” on Linux. If you’re using FakeRAID, the motherboard’s RAID utility should warn you before it wipes partition tables and the filesystems on them.

In your operating system, you’ll need to have elevated permissions to create a RAID array. For Windows, you’ll need to be an Administrator. In Linux, you’ll need either the root password or sudo access.

If you want to use FakeRAID, make sure your motherboard supports it. Be warned though: Installing an OS on top of a RAID 0 array can be really risky if your system data is critical."

If I try to delete my partitions while on windows wouldn't it just crash windows?

[CaptainEinstein]

If I try to delete my partitions while on windows wouldn't it just crash windows?

Hm, this is kinda troublesome. I don't really know how this should work. Because I've never used Software RAID Setups before. I'll look into it.

[Octavialicious]

Hm, this is kinda troublesome. I don't really know how this should work. Because I've never used Software RAID Setups before. I'll look into it.

I just right clicked and it won't even let me delete it :c

[CaptainEinstein]

If I try to delete my partitions while on windows wouldn't it just crash windows?

Well, the way I see it. A RAID Controller makes sense in this scenario. So, why not use that instead? Or you could try it on a clean install of Windows. Maybe while installing windows? I don't even know.

[Octavialicious]

Well, the way I see it. A RAID Controller makes sense in this scenario. So, why not use that instead? Or you could try it on a clean install of Windows. Maybe while installing windows? I don't even know.

meh, there is no place to put one without constricting air flow or making my pc look ugly  :unsure:

 

but yeah, when you choose what drive to install Windows on they should really let you set up raid